In a pre-close trading update Belvoir said revenue from the property division was up 3%.

Lovelle franchisees enjoyed their first post-pandemic gathering, celebrating the network’s Annual Conference and Awards.

Grantham-based business says its more sober image is designed to reflect its increasing involvement in the financial services sector.

The Nottingham and the estate agency are already close after Belvoir took over its property operation in July last year.

Newton Fallowell, part of the Belvoir Group, has acquired Lovelle Estate Agency Ltd and Lovelle Bacons LLP.

Northwood franchisees have completed four more acquisitions, taking the total this year to eight, with more in the pipeline.

Belvoir has announced that David Newton is promoted to Group IT and Marketing Director across Belvoir’s four core brands.